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Assessing community needs. A system's six-step approach yields tangible results.

E I Bauer1, P S Harger

  • 1Sutter Health, Sacramento, CA.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|December 9, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The Sisters of Mercy Health System-St. Louis (SMHS) uses a community needs assessment to improve health services. They are exploring new methods like functional status assessments for future initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health
  • Community Health Assessment

Background:

  • Healthcare systems must adapt to community needs.
  • The Sisters of Mercy Health System-St. Louis (SMHS) implemented an Agenda for Social Accountability.
  • Strategic Service Units (SSUs) conduct community needs assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the process of the Agenda for Social Accountability.
  • To describe phase one of the community needs assessment.
  • To explore future initiatives for phase two, including functional status assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Phase one involves six steps: assigning responsibility, reviewing data, gathering health status information, interviewing leaders, drafting a report, and strategic plan integration.

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  • SSUs have completed the first cycle of the social accountability agenda.
  • Future research will include surveys and focus groups to assess functional status.

    • Main Results:

    • Many SSUs have completed the initial cycle of the social accountability agenda.
    • The system is considering new methods for health status measurement.
    • Research is expanding to include diverse community feedback mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • The Agenda for Social Accountability provides a framework for community engagement.
    • Ongoing assessment and adaptation are crucial for healthcare systems.
    • Exploring functional status and broader community input will enhance future health initiatives.